Bruny Island ferry’s future in limbo after SeaLink shifts focus
The company behind the Bruny Island passenger ferry, SeaLink, has indicated a change in focus. Here’s what it means for Tasmanians.
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‘Get the job done’: Rockliff looking at all options to build Mac Point stadium
The premier has responded to concerns the government may consider special legislation to bypass planning laws and get the stadium built.
Owners ‘will die with’ historic ship as hopes sink
The owners of a historic 20-metre vessel have reached a dead end in options to save their 67-year-old boat, saying a “part of us will die with her”. What happens next for the ship.
Vegemite beer: Breakfast of champions or strange brew
Captain Bligh’s owner Steve Brooks shares his inspiration behind his own unique vegemite beer, which is set to make its debut this weekend. Would you try it? POLL INSIDE >>
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Locked in: Bass Strait wind power zone declared
An offshore wind zone has been declared for a large area of Bass Strait in the hope of attracting investment in renewable energy. Here’s how many jobs it could create.
Big Issues Survey 2024: Have your say on Tasmania’s hottest topics
FREE STORY: The Spirits fiasco, stadium and bike lanes are all topics in the Mercury’s Big Issues Survey. We want to find out what our readers think. How you can have your say >>
Acting mayor walks out following redacted report debate
‘All right then, you stand up and walk out.’ A tense Tasmanian council meeting ended abruptly as a member of the public tried to ask questions. What went down.
100+ pics: Hobart’s class of 2024 leavers dinner snaps
Memories were made during leavers dinner celebrations from eight schools across Hobart toasting to the class of 2024. Here’s all the photos >>
Photo gallery: Fahan School celebrates leavers dinner
Students stepped out in style to celebrate Fahan School’s leavers dinner at the Hanging Garden. CHECK OUT THE PICS >>
Helicopter pilot feared fugitive could take shots: court
A veteran pilot details the long pursuit of a fugitive, who he feared may shoot at the chopper, during an inquest into the 2022 death of Robert George Greig.
Palawa elder ‘thumbs my nose’ at ‘colonial’ court
A Palawa elder who was arrested for trespassing on his 82nd birthday has refused to attend Hobart Magistrate’s Court on multiple trespassing charges. Here’s why.
St David’s wishes you a ‘ferry’ Christmas
The Anglican parish has a very Tasmanian Christmas message, drawing inspiration from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry fiasco. Here’s why they’ve done it.
New hope for Hobart Showground as ‘exciting’ plans revealed
A major theatre and auditorium, a public bar and restaurant, a hostel, and a new motorhome park – these are just some of the facilities planned for the $50m redevelopment of the iconic Hobart Showground.
Woman jailed for abusing child she met at birthday party
A Tasmanian woman has been sentenced to jail for the persistent abuse of a child she met at a birthday party, and went on to contact via Snapchat. Her sentence >>
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